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A Landscape (Un Paysage)

Félix Bracquemond

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an etching of a figure looking out over a landscape. There is a figure close to us, partially hidden by drapery and surrounded by foliage and flowers. The scene includes various textures in the natural elements and fabric. In the distance, there is a pastoral scene with a path, a small figure, and a horse. The horizon line is towards the upper third of the image, with a softly rendered sky. The etching uses cross-hatching and stippling to create a monochromatic palette that emphasizes the contrasts in the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1856
Medium
etching on old green laid paper [proof]
Dimensions
3410 × 4126 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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